Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishery 500m north east of Manor Farm

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1004500
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval fishpond located in Bedfordshire. The site represents evidence of medieval agricultural and subsistence practices, specifically the managed cultivation of fish as a food resource, which was a common feature of medieval estates and monastic properties. The fishpond survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains a significant indicator of the economic organisation and land use patterns of the medieval period in this region.

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a medieval fishpond located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004500.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishery 500m north east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Pegsdon Belt (3 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (3.6 km), Ravensburgh Castle (3.9 km).

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